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Kia Carens vs Nissan Tekton in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing Premium vs Visia T160 MT variants

The short answer

Kia Carens costs रु 5,09,000 less ex-showroom. Carens has 16.6 PS more power.

Choose the Kia Carens if

Kia Carens costs रु 5,09,000 less ex-showroom.Carens has 16.6 PS more power.

At Rs 48.90 lakh, Premium is the more attainable Carens, but it only makes sense if you want a 7-seat Kia badge and can live with the likely basic trim. Buyers focused on equipment-per-rupee will probably want the Prestige or a rival SUV/MPV.

Pros

Lowest-priced Carens in Nepal.

7-seat practicality in a Kia MPV.

Smaller upfront cost than Prestige.

Petrol power keeps ownership straightforward.

Cons

Likely the least-equipped trim.

No Nepal-disclosed premium safety or comfort features.

Weak value if key features are omitted.

Service-network convenience can be limited versus mass-market rivals.

As of 13 Aug 2026

Choose the Nissan Tekton if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Entry Tekton suits buyers wanting strong turbo performance at lowest Tekton price. Good for city and highway users who prioritise engine over features.

Pros

Most affordable Tekton entry point in Nepal.

Turbo-petrol performance with 6-speed manual at this price.

Solid Duster-based ride and rough-road ability.

Standard safety like ESC and hill-start assist.

Cons

Missing premium features like big screen and sunroof.

Lower perceived value versus mid variants with more kit.

No automatic option for city traffic convenience.

Basic interiors may feel plain for the price.

As of 29 Aug 2026

15 rows compared

Kia

Carens

रु 48,90,000Lowest price

Nissan

Tekton

रु 53,99,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 48,90,000Cheapest

रु 53,99,000

Range, all variants

रु 48,90,000 – रु 59,90,000

रु 53,99,000 – रु 87,99,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

Pioneer Moto Corp Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

No offer on this variant

cashरु 2,70,000

NAIMA Expo launch price benefit vs regular list

Valid until 30 Sept 2026

5 offers on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

999 cc

Max power

115 bhp (116.6 PS)+16.6 PS

100 PS

Max torque

144 Nm

166 Nm+22 Nm

Transmission

Not disclosed

Manual

Drivetrain

Front-wheel drive

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

2,657 mm

Ground clearance

Not disclosed

212 mm

Seating

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

37Better

Service centres

29Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·7-seater MPV layout is the Nepal-market positioning.

·Premium is the entry trim, so equipment is expected to be the most basic.

As of 13 Aug 2026

·Electric Power Steering with Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment

·All Power Windows with One-Touch Up/Down & Anti-Pinch

·Electrical Adjustment Outside Mirror with LED Indicator

·Rear AC Vent

·Driver Seat Height Adjuster

·Graphite Woven Soft-touch Interior Trim

·Illuminated Glovebox with Smart Organizer

·Centre Console with Sliding Armrest

·Luggage Light

·Premium Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel: Semi

As of 23 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Not disclosed officially in the Nepal sources provided.

As of 13 Aug 2026

·17.78cm (7 inch) Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display

As of 23 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Not disclosed officially in the Nepal sources provided.

As of 13 Aug 2026

·6 Airbags

·Automatic Headlamps

·Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Highline

·Frameless Wipers

·Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution

·Brake Assist System

·Electronic Stability Control

·Traction Control System

·Cornering Stability Control

·Hill Start Assist

·Roll-over Sensors

·Central Locking

·Child Safety Door Lock

·Speed Alert Warning

·Interior Mirror Manual Day/Night

·Rear Parking Sensors

·Tyre Repair Kit

As of 23 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Carens is marketed as a new MPV for Nepal roads.

·Premium is the lower of the two Nepal trims.

As of 13 Aug 2026

·Matrix Vision LED Headlamps

·Signature C-Shaped LED DRLs

·Signature C-Shaped LED Tail Lamps

·LED Turn Indicators on Outside Mirror

·LED High Mounted Stop Lamp

·Dynamic Interlock Skid Plate - Front & Rear

·Aero Tuned Rear Roof Spoiler

·Aero Optimised Air Curtains

·Body Colour Outside Mirror & Door Handles

·R17 225/60 Steel Wheel

·Colors: Pearl White, Flare Garnet Red, Indigo Blue, Blade Silver, Moonbow Gray, Onyx Black, Pearl White & Onyx Black, Flare Garnet Red & Onyx Black, Indigo Blue, Red & Onyx Black, Blade Silver & Onyx Black, Moonbow Gray & Onyx Black

·Available colors: Pearl White, Flare Garnet Red, Indigo Blue, Blade Silver, Moonbow Gray, Onyx Black, Pearl White & Onyx Black, Flare Garnet Red & Onyx Black, Indigo Blue & Onyx Black, Blade Silver & Onyx Black, Moonbow Gray & Onyx Black

·Wheel Applicability: VISIA & ACENTA - R17 225/60 Steel Wheel; N-CONNECTA - R18 225/55 Painted Alloy Wheel; TEKNA - R18 225/55 Diamond Cut Alloy Wheel; R17 225/60 Steel Wheel Standard Except VISIA

As of 23 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Launched in Nepal with Premium priced at Rs 48.90 lakh.

·Nepal-market line-up here is two trims only: Premium and Prestige.

As of 13 Aug 2026

·Imported from India as CBU/CKD, India-built

·Launched at NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026

·Intro price lower than regular ex-showroom

As of 29 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Kia Carens

Nissan Tekton

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 48,90,000

रु 53,99,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 25,500

≈ रु 22,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 7,355

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 49,23,985

≈ रु 54,28,855

EMI / month

≈ रु 58,791 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 64,911 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Kia Carens vs Nissan Tekton — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Carens or Nissan Tekton?

As of September 2026, the Kia Carens starts at Rs 48.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 5.09 lakh less than the Nissan Tekton at Rs 53.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Carens and Nissan Tekton in Nepal?

The Kia Carens costs Rs 48.9 lakh to Rs 59.9 lakh and the Nissan Tekton costs Rs 53.99 lakh to Rs 87.99 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Carens or the Nissan Tekton?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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